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Old 24-02-09, 07:53 PM
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Could anyone help with this one sorry ive put a few things on the forum tonight. Came from a carboot again is it wartime English and if so were they similar to commandos thanks again
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Old 24-02-09, 09:04 PM
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No, it's a shoulder title from the 12th Battalion, London Regiment (The Rangers). Scarlet on rifle green, reflecting links to the King's Royal Rifle Corps.
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Old 24-02-09, 09:21 PM
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Is it me or is it rather scarlet on dark blue?
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Old 25-02-09, 06:24 PM
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Attached is an illustration of one of the titles. It should be red on rifle ( dark) green

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Old 26-02-09, 08:26 PM
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So what is shown in the first post then?
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Old 26-02-09, 08:34 PM
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it definatly is dark blue you can see by the age of the back it dont look repro?????? i dont know what it is
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Old 26-02-09, 08:36 PM
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I would agree that your badge is original.
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Old 26-02-09, 08:40 PM
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Perhaps a Ranger seconded to the commando's???

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Old 26-02-09, 08:47 PM
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Here are some better pics i hope its a strange one
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Old 27-02-09, 08:10 AM
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There was or is a Girl Guide type organisation called The Rangers who wore similar titles!
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Old 27-02-09, 02:32 PM
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The Queen was one !
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